This study evaluated the formation and removal of DBPs along with precursors in a pilot-
scale treatment plant employing conventional treatment processes (coagulation/
sedimentation/filtration), ozonation and granular activated carbon (GAC) treatment with
three EBCT (10min, 15min, 20min) and the type of three GACs (coal-based F400, coal-
based SLC, coconut-based SLC-2000). Pilot-scale study suggested that GAC adsorber
demanded more than EBCT 15min for DBPs removal and exhibited excellent performance for
HAA removal. During approximate one year pilot scale evaluation for ozone/GAC
processes, as high efficiency of removal was continued, exchange cycle and regeneration
life of GAC need to be decided through longer operation.